Second Language - Basics for Beginners and Beyond (Knowledge Pills Series: Communication Skills Book 14)
Book Details
Author(s)Laurie Arnston
PublisherBalog & Co GmbH Germany
ISBN / ASINB00D4MSMEW
ISBN-13978B00D4MSME0
MarketplaceIndia 🇮🇳
Description
It has never been more important or easier to learn a second language (L2)—or a third or a fourth. Globalization has linked people and economies together as never before, making the ability to communicate in different languages and settings both a key to success in business and vital to global citizenship. Command of another language is a highly marketable skill that will open the door to a wide range of professional opportunities.
English is increasingly becoming the language of the Internet—and knowing the basics will help you stay plugged into the information revolution. But at the same time, the Internet also makes it possible like never before to communicate with people who speak other languages that are in high demand, such as Mandarin and Arabic, as well to preserve smaller languages and dialects that are in danger of extinction.
The role of technology in helping you achieve your language goals can be significant when used strategically: The range of products and delivery systems is both rich and overwhelming. The goal of this Knowledge Pill is to give you an overview of the technologies available to help you learn or polish your language skills—and help you decide which ones are best for you.
About the author: Laurie Arnston is an associate director at the American Council on Education in Washington, DC, and a former English instructor. She has taught English as a Second Language, English Composition, Business English, and American Literature at Northern Virginia Community College, Calhoun Community College, and Louisiana State University. A native of Alabama who currently lives in Alexandria, Virginia, she has a B.A. and M.A. in English and History.
About the Knowledge Pills Series: Same as the corporate intranet KP courses, KP eBooks are designed to provide a subject matter introduction or refreshment within 15 minutes or a coffee break, broken into few chapters and a quiz. Written by experts in the field, it is a brief and capable guideline. The focus is not just to explain "how something works", but to reposition the subject matter in today's world. The objective is to understand the principles, rather than to memorize the facts. More on www.knowledge-pills.com
English is increasingly becoming the language of the Internet—and knowing the basics will help you stay plugged into the information revolution. But at the same time, the Internet also makes it possible like never before to communicate with people who speak other languages that are in high demand, such as Mandarin and Arabic, as well to preserve smaller languages and dialects that are in danger of extinction.
The role of technology in helping you achieve your language goals can be significant when used strategically: The range of products and delivery systems is both rich and overwhelming. The goal of this Knowledge Pill is to give you an overview of the technologies available to help you learn or polish your language skills—and help you decide which ones are best for you.
About the author: Laurie Arnston is an associate director at the American Council on Education in Washington, DC, and a former English instructor. She has taught English as a Second Language, English Composition, Business English, and American Literature at Northern Virginia Community College, Calhoun Community College, and Louisiana State University. A native of Alabama who currently lives in Alexandria, Virginia, she has a B.A. and M.A. in English and History.
About the Knowledge Pills Series: Same as the corporate intranet KP courses, KP eBooks are designed to provide a subject matter introduction or refreshment within 15 minutes or a coffee break, broken into few chapters and a quiz. Written by experts in the field, it is a brief and capable guideline. The focus is not just to explain "how something works", but to reposition the subject matter in today's world. The objective is to understand the principles, rather than to memorize the facts. More on www.knowledge-pills.com
